# split(1)

## NAME

         split - split a large file into several smaller files

## SYNOPSIS

         split [-n] [file [prefix]]

## OPTIONS

         -n   Number of lines per piece (default: 1000)

## EXAMPLES

         split -200 file     # Split file into pieces of 200 lines each

         split file z        # Split file into zaa, zab, etc.

## DESCRIPTION

         Split reads file and writes it out in n-line  pieces.   By  default,  the
         pieces  are  called  xaa,  xab, etc.  The optional second argument can be
         used to provide an alternative prefix for the output file names.

## SEE ALSO

         cat(1).